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YK59 LLW

2009 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,566 mi
Last recorded67,566 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 LLW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,566 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,558 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 66,557 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system O/S long chassis brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,068 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 66,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,503 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,610 miles

surface / age cracks on rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,973 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 63,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,817 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,083 miles

low smoke emissions,no print out

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,235 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YK59 LLW is a 2009 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK59 LLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK59 LLW registered?

YK59 LLW is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is YK59 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 LLW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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